Half-yearly Compliance Report of EC Conditions / Proposed Construction of Commercial Complex
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Table of Contents

Sl. No. / Contents / Page No.
Chapter 1 / Introduction and Project Description
1.1 / Introduction / 4
1.2 / Project Description / 4
1.3 / Project Location / 4
1.4 / Present Status / 4-5
1.5 / Purpose of the Report
Chapter 2 / Compliance of Stipulated Conditions of Environmental Clearance
Specific Conditions for buildings in operational phase / 6-8
Part A / General Conditions / 8-10
Part B / Specific Conditions / 10
Chapter 3 / Details of Environmental Monitoring
3.1 / Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
3.1.1 / Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations / 11
3.1.2 / Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Methodology / 11
3.1.3 / Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Results / 12
3.1.4 / Discussion on Ambient Air Quality in the Study Area / 12
3.2 / Ambient Noise Monitoring
3.2.1 / Ambient Noise Monitoring Locations / 13
3.2.2 / Methodology of Noise Monitoring / 13
3.2.3 / Ambient Noise Monitoring Results / 13
3.2.4 / Discussion on Ambient Noise Levels in the Study Area / 14
3.3 / Groundwater Quality Monitoring
3.3.1 / Groundwater Quality Monitoring Locations / 14
3.3.2 / Methodology of Groundwater Quality Monitoring / 15-16
3.3.3 / Groundwater Quality Monitoring Results / 16-17
3.3.4 / Discussion on Groundwater Quality in the Study Area / 17
3.4 / Soil Monitoring
3.4.1 / Soil Monitoring Locations / 18
3.4.2 / Methodology of Soil Monitoring / 18
3.4.3 / Soil Monitoring Results / 18-19
3.4.4 / Discussion on Soil Characteristics in the Study Area / 19
Tables
3.1 / Details of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations / 11
3.2 / Techniques used for Ambient Air Quality Monitoring / 12
3.3 / Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Results / 12
3.4 / Details of Ambient Noise Monitoring Stations / 13
3.5 / Ambient Noise Monitoring Results / 13
3.6 / Details of Water Quality Monitoring Station / 14
3.7 / Groundwater Quality Monitoring Results / 15-16
3.8 / Details of Soil Quality Monitoring Location / 16
3.9 / Physico-Chemical Characteristics of Soil in the Study Area / 17
Figures
3.1 / Location-wise Variation of Ambient Air Quality / 12
3.2 / Location-wise Variation of Ambient Noise Levels
Annex
1 / Environmental clearance letter from SEIAA / 1
2 / NOC From AAI / 2
3 / Forest NOC / 3
4 / Aravali NOC / 4
5 / Monitoring Report / 5
6 / Site Photographs / 6
7 / Work Order for preparation of Compliance Report / 7
8 / Board of Resolution For Authorized Signatory / 8
9 / OCI Accreditation Certificate / 9
10 / Copy of Approval of lab / 10

Chapter-1

Introduction and Project Description

1.1Introduction

Proposed Construction of Commercial Complex at Village- Maidawas, Sec-65,Gurgaon,Haryana is being developed by M/s Marconi Infratech Pvt. Ltd. Building plans of the project have been approved by Town and Country Department Haryana.

This project has been granted environmental clearance vide letter no. SEIAA/HR/2014/343 at dated 21thFebruary, 2014 by the State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority, Haryana.

1.2Project Description

Table 1.1: Brief Description of project

Sl. No. / Description / Details / Unit
1 / Plot Area / 8093.712 / SQM
2 / Proposed Built Up Area / 25405 / SQM
3 / Total Water Requirement / 166 / KLD
4 / Fresh Water Demand / 102 / KLD
5 / Total Waste Water Generated / 71 / KLD
6 / Capacity of STP / 90 / KLD
7 / Total Power Requirement / 830 / KW
8 / No. of Rain water pits / 2
9 / Solid Waste Generation / 415 / Kg/d
10 / Total Parking / 292 / ECS
11 / No of Floors / 3B+GF+14F / NOS
12 / Height of Tallest tower / 59.2 / M

1.3 Present Status

Project is in construction phase.

1.4 Purpose of the Report

Thissix-monthly report is being submitted as per the condition stipulated in the Environmental Clearance letter.

Further, the study will envisage the environmental impacts that have generated in the local environment due to the project.

The environmental assessment is being carried out to verify:-

  • That the project does not have any adverse environmental impacts in the project area and its surrounding
  • Compliance with the conditions stipulated in the Environmental Clearance Letter.
  • The Project Management is implementing the environmental mitigation measures as suggested in the approved Form-1, Form-1A, Environmental Management Plan (EMP) and building plans.
  • The project proponent is implementing the environmental safeguards in true spirit.
  • Any non-conformity in the project with respect to the environmental implication of the project.

Chapter-2

Compliance of Stipulated Conditions of Environmental Clearance

Name of Project :Proposed Construction of Commercial Complex at Village- Maidawas,

Sec-65,Gurgaon,Haryana.

Clearance No. :SEIAA/HR/2014/343at dated 21thFebruary, 2014

Period of compliance Report :April2015 to September 2015.

PART A – SPECIFIC CONDITIONS

Construction Phase

S. No. /

Conditions of Environmental Clearance

/ Status of Compliance
1). / “Consent For Establishment” shall be obtained from Haryana State Pollution Control Board under Air and Water Act and a copy shall be submitted to the SEIAA, Haryana before start of any construction work at site. / Consent to establishment for the project has already been obtained prior to start of the project activity.
2) / A First aid room as proposed in the project report shall be provided in both during construction and operational phase of the project. / Yes, a first aid room will be provided at the project site for the use of labourers.
3) / Adequate drinking water and sanitary facilities should be provided for construction workers at the site. Provision should be made for mobile toilets. Open defecation by the laboures is strictly prohibited. The safe disposal of waste water and solid wastes generated during the construction phase should be ensured. / Yes, adequate drinking water and sanitary facilities will be provided for construction workers at the site, The safe disposal of wastewater and solid wastes generated during the construction phase will be ensured.
4) / All the top soil excavated during construction activities should be stored for use in horticulture/landscape development within the project site. / Yes, all the top soil excavated during construction activities will be stored for use in horticulture/landscape developments within the project site. Approximately 85% of the soil will be sent to other projects of the Group for filling and landscaping.
5) / The project proponent should ensure that the building material used in the construction phase should be stored within the project area and disposal of construction waste should not create any adverse effect on the neighboring and should be disposed of after taking necessary precautions for general safety and health aspects of the people, only in the approved sites with the approval of competent authority. / The disposal of muck including excavated material during construction phase will not create any adverse effects on neighboring community and will be n disposed off taking necessary precautions for general safety and health aspects of people.
6) / Construction spoils, including bituminous materials and other hazardous materials must not be allowed to contamination watercourses and the dump site for such materials must be secured so that they should not leak into groundwater and any hazardous waste generated during construction phase should be disposed off as per applicable rules and norms with necessary approval of Haryana State Pollution Control Board. / Nobituminous material or other hazardous material will be used during construction phase. Spent oil from DG sets will be sold to registered recyclers/reprocesses only. The ground water monitoring report is enclosed as Annexure. 5
7) / The diesel generator sets to be used during construction phase should be of ultra lowsulphur diesel type and should conform to Environment (Protection) Rules prescribed for air and noise emission standard. / Yes, we will use low sulphur diesel and all diesel power generating sets will be provided with acoustic enclosures and shall follow the rules made under Environment (Protection) Act 1986, prescribed for air and noise emission standards.
8) / The diesel required for operating DG sets shall be stored in underground tanks if required,clearance from Chief Controller of Explosive shall be taken. / Yes all the necessary precautions will be taken to ensure compliance of all the safety norms. The quantity of diesel stored is minimal during the construction phase.
9) / Ambient noise levels should conform to the residential standards both during day and night. Incremental pollution loads on the ambient air and noise quality should be closely monitored during construction phase. Adequate measures should be taken to reduce ambient air and noise level during construction phase, so as to confirm stipulated residential standards. / Yes, ambient noise levels are being monitored by outside approved lab on regular basis indicating all the results within permissible limits of EPA, 1986. Latest monitoring has been done. The ambient air and noise monitoring reportsare enclosed as Annexure. 5
10) / Fly ash should be used as building materials in the construction as per the provision of Fly Ash Notification of September 1999 and amendment as on 27th August 2003. / Yes, the construction agencies will be used fly ash based material/ products as and when available as per the provisions of fly ash notification of 14.9.1999 and as amended on 27.8.2003.
11) / Storm water control and its re-use as per CGWB and BIS standard for various applications should be ensured. / Yes, we will be constructed the water recharge pits for recharge of ground water, as per Central Ground Water Board and BIS standards for various applications when buildings will be ready.
12) / Water demand during construction phase should be reduced by uses of pre-mixed concrete, curing agent and other best practices. / Yes, Water demand during construction shall be reduced by use of pre mixed concrete, curing agents and other best practices.
13) / In view of severe constrains in water supply augmentation in the region and sustainability of water resources, the developers will submit the NOC from CGWA specifying water extraction quantities and assurance from HUDA/ utility provider indicating source of water supply and quantity of water with details of intended use of water –potable and non potable. Assurance is required for both construction and operation stages separately. It shall be submitted to the SEIAA/R.O. MoEF, Chandigarh before start of construction. / Yes, we will be usedCSTP tanker water from HUDA and HUDA will provide the water during operation phase also.
14) / Roof should meet prescribed requirements as per Energy Conservation Building Code by using appropriate thermal insulation material. / Yes, we will meet prescriptive requirement as per energy conservation building code by using appropriate thermal insulation material on roofs.
15) / Opaque wall should meet prescribed requirements as per energy conservation building code which is proposed to be mandatory for all air conditioned spaces while it is desirable for non air conditioned spaces by use of appropriate thermal insulation to fulfill the requirement. / Yes, we will use opaque wall for all air conditioned spaces and meeting prescriptive requirement as per energy conservation building code.
16) / The approval of competent authority shall be obtained for structural safety of the building due to earthquake, adequacy in firefighting equipment etc as per National Building Code including protection measures for light etc. If any forest land is involved in the proposed site, clearance under Forest Conservation Act shall be taken from competent Authority. / The necessary approval has been taken. There is no involvement of forest land; hence clearance under forest conservation act is not required.
17) / Overexploited ground water and impending severe shortage of water supply in the region requires the developers to redraw the water and energy conservation plan. Developer shall reduce the overall footprint of the proposed development. The project proponentshall incorporate water efficiency /saving measures as well as water reuse /recycling within three months and before start of construction to the SEIAA, Haryana and R.O. MoEF, GOI, Chandigarh. / A very well planned dual plumbing has been proposed for the conservation of water.
18) / The project proponent as stated in the proposal shall construct 02 nos. rainwater harvesting pits for recharging the ground water with in project premises. Rain water harvesting pits shall be designed to make provision for silting chamber and removal of floating matter before entering harvesting pit Maintenance budget and person responsible for maintenance must be provided. Care shall also be taken that contaminated water do not enter any RHW pit. / 02 RWH pits will be constructed in due course of time. Best possible measures will be practiced to avoid the recharge of ground water with the contaminated water.
19) / The project proponent shall provide for adequate fire safety measures and equipments as required by Haryana Fire Service Act, 2009 and instructions issued by the local Authority/Directorate of fire from time to time. Further the project proponent shall take necessary permission regarding fire safety scheme/NOC from competent Authority as required. / Adequate fire safety measures and equipment as required by Haryana Fire Service Act 2009 and as per instructions of local concerned departments and authorities will be complied. All necessary NOCs will be obtained within due course of time. The proper fire safety measures and equipment have already been provided.
20) / The project proponent shall obtain assurance from the DHBVN for supply of 80 KVA of power supply before the start of construction. In no case project will be operational solely on generators without any power supply from any external power utility. / The project has started after obtaining connection from DHBVN power supply. The project will not be operational solely on generators without any power supply from any external power utility.
21) / Detail calculation of power load and ultimate power load of the project shall be submitted to DHBVN under intimation to SEIAA Haryana before the start of the construction. Provisions shall be made for electrical infrastructure in the project area. / We will besubmitted the detailed calculations of power load regularly on timely basis to DHBVN under intimation to SEIAA, Haryana
22) / The project proponent shall not raise any construction in the natural land depression/ Nallah/ Water course and shall ensure that the natural flow from the Nallah/ Water course is not obstructed. / We will not disturb any natural land by our constructional activities.
23) / The Project Proponent shall keep the plinth level of the building blocks sufficiently above the level of the approach road to the Project as per prescribed by-laws. Levels of the other areas in the Projects shall also be kept suitably so as to avoid flooding. / The project will be constructed complying to all statutory by laws.
24) / Construction shall be carried out so that the density of population does not exceed norms approved by the Director General Town and Country Department Haryana. / Density of population will never exceed due to the development of ongoing project.
25) / The project proponent shall submit an affidavit with the declaration that ground water will not be used for construction and only the treated water should be used for construction. / We will not be used ground water and will be used treated water from CSTP,HUDA for construction.
26) / The project proponent shall not cut any existing tree in the project area and project landscaping plan should be modified to include those trees in the green area. / We will not cut any tree existing in the project area and landscape will be managed and modified to increase the number of trees.
27)th / The Project Proponent shall ensure that ECBC norms for composite climate zone are met. In particular building envelope, HVAC service, water heating, pumping, lighting and electrical infrastructure must meet ECBC norms. / We will ensure to follow the ECBC norms
28) / The project proponent shall provide 3 meter high barricade around the project area, dust screen for every floor above the ground, proper sprinkling and covering of stored material to restrict dust and air pollution during construction. / The barricade and the dust screen will be provided. Sprinklers will be provided to settle down the dust particles during the constructional phase.
29) / The project proponent shall construct a sedimentation basin in the lower level of the project site to trap pollutant and other wastes during rains. / Sedimentation basin will be designed to trap the pollutants and waste material.
30) / The project proponent shall provide Rasta of proper width and proper strength for each project before the start of construction. / A rastawill be provided with proper width and proper strength for each project before the start of construction.
31) / The project proponent shall ensure that the U-value of the glass is less than 3.177 and maximum solar heat gain co-efficient is 0.25 for vertical fenestration. / U –Value of glass and the solar heat gain co-efficient will be ensured.
32) / The project proponent shall adequately control construction dust like silica dust, non-silica dust, wood dust. Such dusts shall not spread outside the project premises. The project proponent shall provide respiratory protective equipments to all construction workers. / Practices for the control of different types of dust particles will be done. Respiratory protective equipment’s will be issued to workers accordingly.
33) / The project proponent shall provide one refuse area till 24 meter as per National Building Code. The project proponent shall not convert any refuse area in the habitable space and it should not be sold out/commercialized. / The refuse area as per the norms has been proposed.
34) / The project proponent shall provide fire control room and fire officer for building above 30 meter as per National Building Code. / Fire control room will be provided. A Fire officer will be assigned as mentioned.
35) / The project proponent shall obtain permission of Mines and Geology Department for excavation of soil before the start of construction. / Permissions from Mines and Geology Department will be obtained before start of the constructional work.
36) / The project proponent shall seek specific prior approval from concerned local Authority /HUDA regarding provision of storm drainage and sewerage system including their integration with external services of HUDA/Local authorities beside other required services before taking up any construction activity. / Prior approval from concerned local authority/HUDA will be taken for provision of storm drainage and sewage system.
37) / The site for solid waste management plant be earmarked on the layout plan and the detailed project for setting up the solid waste management plant shall be submitted to the Authority within one month. / Yes, the practice of segregating biodegradable waste and non-bio-degradable waste will be adopted and then the waste will be disposed off to municipal Committee’s approved vendors. However, proper compliance of this condition will be done during operational phase.
38) / Vertical fenestration shall not exceed 40 % of total wall area. / Yes, same will be complied.
39) / The Project Proponent shall discharge excess of treated waste water/storm water in the public drainage system and shall seek permission of HUDA before the start of construction. / Same will be complied and we will seek permission from HUDA.
40) / The Project Proponent shall provide helipad facility as required under NBC norms and shall seek permission of helipad from AAI accordingly / Relevant Authority. / Yes, same will be complied and will seek permission of helipad from AAI. If required.

Operation Phase